February 15, 2021 Pedestrian Fatalities Skyrocket Last year the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) predicted 6,590 pedestrian deaths resulting from motor vehicle crashes in 2019, which is the highest number of fatalities documented in 30 years. The agency was right, and there is no indication that the dangerous trend will reverse any time soon. In Philadelphia for example, the numbers continued … Read More »
February 12, 2021 How Common are Stairwell Accidents? According to a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine (AJEM), stairwells are a common source of injury for people of all ages. Approximately 50 percent of the homes and apartments in the United States contain stairs. In addition, stairwell slip and fall accidents account for a significant percentage of serious injuries on … Read More »
February 8, 2021 What Types of Common Injuries Occur at Meat and Poultry Processing Plants? During the spring of 2020, scientists noticed that beef, pork, and poultry processing plants were emerging as hot spots for Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks. Workers in these plants were spreading COVID-19 at more than twice the national rate, according to a report in Bloomberg Law. However, catching an infectious disease is just one hazard that these … Read More »
February 5, 2021 Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with the Help of a Lawyer Workers disabled because of a medical condition may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Also available are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to certain individuals who meet income requirements. However, applying for SSDI and SSI can be complicated. The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies benefits to most people who apply. It … Read More »
February 5, 2021 Injuries and Deaths Associated with E-Cigarettes Despite observing a slow decline in hospitalizations and deaths related to e-cigarettes and other vape products (such as devices that contain THC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reminding consumers to stay vigilant and to avoid vaping devices that contain vitamin E acetate. Though vitamin E is generally safe to ingest as … Read More »
February 3, 2021 The Benefits of Having a Dash Cam Dashboard cameras or “dash cams” are in-car cameras that continuously record the view through a vehicle’s front window. Depending on the make and model, some dash cams also record the view through the vehicle’s rear or other windows. It may come as no surprise that when an accident happens (and there are approximately 6 million … Read More »
January 29, 2021 February is American Heart Month Every February, organizations across the nation like the American Heart Association (AHA), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI) and The Heart Truth join together to commemorate American Heart Month by encouraging individuals to reduce their chances of developing heart disease by making healthy lifestyles choices. Cardiovascular disease runs rampant in the United States, … Read More »
January 29, 2021 Protecting Welders from Job-Related Dangers According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are numerous hazards associated with welding, cutting, and brazing operations. Welders are skilled workers who fabricate and put together metal parts. While their skills can be in high demand, they also face an array of jobsite dangers, such as exposure to metal fumes and gases, … Read More »
January 27, 2021 What are the Different Types of Heavy Machinery Accidents? Heavy machinery is widely deployed in construction, mining, manufacturing, and warehousing. Studies show that occupational accidents involving heavy machinery account for a significant percentage of serious injuries and fatalities. Mobile heavy equipment, including trucks, are a factor in more than one-third of all construction site fatalities. There are many reasons why these accidents happen. Don’t … Read More »
